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PHILADELPHIA: 
KING  &  BAIRD,  PRINTERS,  No.  607  SANSOM   STREET. 

1866. 


Entered  according  to  Act  of  Congress  in  the  year  186(5, 

By    F.    FAG  AN, 

In  the  Office  of  the  Clerk  of  the  District  Court  for  the  Eastern 
District  of  Pennsylvania. 


IISTDEX. 


CHILDREN  COME 1 

HE  GIVES  REST  TO  THE  WEARY 2 

HOW  SHALL  I  WORSHIP 3 

SPRING  TIME 4 

O,  BLESS  THE  LORD  JESUS , 5 

BROTHERHOOD 6 

THE  VOICE  WITHIN , 7 

ASK   FREELY 8 

FOR  GUIDANCE 9 

EARNESTLY  PRAY 10 

THOUGHTS  OF  GOD 11 

PRAYER  TO  OUR  FATHER... 12 

O,  THOUGHTS  OF  HEAVEN 13 

FATHER  IN  HEAVEN 14 

TRUST 15 

unto  thee , 10 

high  above 17 

o,  teach  us 18 

light  from  heaven 19 

freedom  reigns 20 

friend  above  us 21 

loving  kindness 22 

freedom's  army 23 

FREEDOM , 24 

THE  ARMY  OF  THE  LORD 25 


4  INDEX. 

HOW  CAN  WE  SERVE 26 

GOD  IS  MY  FATHER 27 

O,  EASY  THE   SERVICE 28 

DIVINE  AID 29 

MAKE  US  LOVING 30 

CHRISTMAS   CAROL 31 

TO  GOD  OUR  FATHER 32 

INFLUENCE  OF  JESUS 33 

FAITH  IN  GOD 34 

THE  BETTER  PART 34 

HOLINESS 35 

OBEDIENCE 36 

CHRIST,  WHO  STRENGTHENETH   ME 37 

IN  THE  MORNING - 38 

LITTLE  CHILDREN   COME 39 

MY  YOKE  IS  EASY 40 

BLESS  OUR  LITTLE   BAND 41 

CHILDREN,  NOW  SING 42 

JESUS,  BY  THY  SIMPLE  BEAUTY 43 

JESUS,  THE  LIGHT  AND  LIFE 44 

BLESSINGS  ON  THE  GRACIOUS  LORD 45 


ilpHILDKEN     |||oME 


Air—  TJte  Better  Land 

CHILDREN,  come  !  from  all  His  glory 
God,  our  Father,  bends  to  you ; 
Read  with  love  the  sacred  story, 

Know  His  heavenly  kindness  true. 
Jesus  came  in  strength  and  beauty, 
He  has  proved  the  joy  of  duty, 
He  has  proved  the  joy  of  duty, 
He  has  shown  God's  love  to  you. 

Cold  and  selfish,  all  partaking 

Of  the  gifts  from  God  on  high, 
Men  His  holy  laws  were  breaking, 

Underneath  the  blessed  sky ; 
Then  stood  forth  the  pure  and  gifted, 
From  their  eyes  the  veil  was  lifted, 
From  their  eyes  the  veil  was  lifted, 

And  they  learned  that  God  was  nigh. 

Jesus  taught  that,  high  above  us, 
God  hears  every  fervent  prayer, 

Ceasing  not  to  guard,  and  love  us, 
From  His  home  eternal  there. 

Evermore  His  gifts  are  falling, 

Evermore  that  love  is  calling, 

Evermore  that  love  is  calling, 
Still,  oh !  still,  He  answers  prayer. 

i  (i) 


[H'x  f|lVES  ||est  to  the  W?eaky 


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Air — Rest  for  the  Weary 

N  our  hearts  we  feel  His  beauty, 
The  Lord  Jesus  we  would  know ; 
Learn  to  live  in  love  and  duty, 
With  a  still  increasing  glow. 

Chorus — He  gives  rest  to  the  weary, 
He  gives  rest  to  the  weary, 
He  gives  rest  to  the  weary, 

He  gives  rest  to  all. 
We  may  read  His  loving  kindness 
To  men  whose  cruel  blindness 
Could  not  see  the  living  glory 

That  gives  peace  to  all. 


He  saw  beauty  in  the  meadow ; 

Unto  Him  God's  world  was  fair, 
For  no  evil  cast  its  shadow, 

When  His  soul  was  gazing  there. 

Chorus — He  gives  rest  to  the  weary,  &c. 

Oh  !  to  make  Him  ours  forever, 

On  this  earth  where  once  He  trod, 
Then,  through  care  or  sorrow,  never 

Can  we  lose  our  faith  in  God. 

Chorus — He  gives  rest  to  the  weary,  &c. 
(2) 


HOW   SHALL   I   WORSHIP 

0  !  it  needs  no  sudden  vision, 

Shining  in  the  upper  air, 
Well  we  know,  in  scenes  elysian, 

The  Lord  Jesus  liveth  there. 

Chorus — He  gives  rest  to  the  weary,  &c. 

Thanks  forever,  Heavenly  Father, 

That  when  human  eyes  grow  dim 
And  deep  shadows  seem  to  gather, 

Shines  a  light  divine  through  Him. 

Chorus — He  gives  rest  to  the  weary,  &c. 


<Wow  Shall   ¥>   Worship 

Air — That  Beautiful  Land 

HOW  shall  I  worship  God  above, 
So  constant  in  His  holy  love ; 
I  a  weak  child,  while  He  on  high 
Shaped  every  star  in  the  evening  sky ! 

Chorus — Trusting  still,  trusting  still, 

All  earnest  prayer  will  He  fulfil ; 
Trusting  still,  trusting  still, 
He  every  prayer  will  fulfil. 

In  the  true  worship  Jesus  taught, 
By  purity  of  act  and  thought, 
By  kindly  deeds  for  the  poor  and  weak 
Thus  the  dear  Father  in  truth  I  seek 

Chorus — Trusting  still,  &c. 


SPEINGTIME 

By  generous  thought  and  careful  tongue 
Never  to  do  another  wrong, 
By  cheerful  looks,  and  kind  reply, 
We  worship  the  God  who  dwells  on  high. 
Choeus — Trusting  still,  &c. 


Springtime 


Air—  TJie  Hapjyy  Home 


OH  !  the  Spring  has  returned,  and  the  meadows 
Lie  green  'neath  the  fresh,  budding  trees ; 
The  cold,  dreary  phantoms  of  winter 
Fly  far  from  such  tokens  as  these. 
Yes,  the  Spring  has  come  back,  a  rich  beauty 
Steals  over  the  earth  and  the  sky, 
And,  quickened  by  love  and  by  duty, 
The  soul  feels  that  springtime  is  nigh  ! 
Chorus — Father,  to  my  heart, 

Send  down  the  breeze  divine, 
That  flowers,  sweet  flowers  'neath  heavenly  showers, 
May  tell  that  the  seed  was  thine. 

The  spring  comes  with  life  fresh  and  tender, 
With  fragrance,  and  blossoms,  and  birds  ; 
Unto  the  great  Giver  I  render 
The  thanks  never  "proven  by  words. 
0,  Father  !  my  praises  forever 
In  sight  of  this  beauty  be  Thine, 
May  constant  and  patient  endeavor 
Show  deep,  loving  gratitude  mine. 
Chorus — Father,  to  my  heart,  &c. 


0,    I&LESS    THE    ^OKD    ||eSUS 

Air — My  own  Native  Land 

0   BLESS  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  holy  and  pure, 
Who  lives  with  the  Father  above, 
And  like  Him  strive  with  patience  to  bear  every  ill, 

And  to  overcome  evil  with  love. 
Thus  would  we  always  pray, 

Thus  would  we  always  pray, 
Still  like  Him  strive  in  patience  to  bear  every  ill, 
And  to  overcome  evil  with  love. 

0,  bless  the  Lord  Jesus  !  the  sorrowing,  and  weak 

Were  first  in  His  thought,  and  His  care ; 
Help  us,  too,  dear  Father,  the  kind  word  to  speak, 

And  the  sorrows  of  others  to  share. 
Thus  would  we  always  pray, 

Thus  would  we  always  pray, 
Oh  !  help  us,  our  Father,  the  kind  word  to  speak, 

And  the  sorrows  of  others  to  share. 

0,  bless  the  Lord  Jesus,  who  turned  from  the  throng, 

When  children  were  lingering  there  ; 
May  He  live  in  our  mem'ry,  and  all  that  is  wrong 

Will  die  out  wllen  His  spirit  is  there. 
Thus  would  we  always  pray, 

Thus  would  we  always  pray, 
May  He  live  in  our  mem'ry,  and  all  that  is  wrong 

Will  die  out  when  His  spirit  is  there. 

(5) 


Brotherhood 


Air — Marching  Along 


PRAISE  to  God  for  His  light !  the  whole  land  shall  be 
free, 
Already  the  gleams  of  that  glory  we  see  ; 
May  it  shine  in  each  heart,  making  plainer  the  wrong, 
0  that  glorious  Truth, — it  is  marching  along  ! 

Chorus — Marching  along,  it  is  marching  along, 

That  glorious  truth  ! — it  is  marching  along; 
May  it   shine  in  each   heart,  making  plainer 

the  wrong, 
The  glorious  Truth  !  it  is  marching  along. 

For  the  land  that  we  love,  we  would  send  up  a  prayer. 
And  give  thanks  for  free  homes,  in  this  sunshiny  air  ; 
Let  us  prove  by  true  actions,  as  well  as  by  song, 
How  we  love  the  great  Truth  that  is  marching  along. 
Chorus — Marching  along,  &c. 

May  the  spirit  of  Jesus  glow  deep  in  each  breast 
To  feel  for  the  wrongs  of  God's  children  opprest ; 
We  are  weak,  but  the  power  of  Freedom  is  strong, 
The  Truth  of  Christ  Jesus  is  marching  along  ! 
Chorus — Marching  along,  &c. 


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||hE    #vOIC£    Within 


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Air — Jesus  Ever  Near 


THE  still  small  voice  that  speaks  within, 
I  hear  it  when  at  play 
I  speak  the  loud  and  angry  word 
That  drives  my  friend  away. 

The  voice  within,  the  voice  within, 

0,  may  I  have  a  care, 
It  speaks  to  warn  from  every  sin, 
And  God  has  placed  it  there. 

If  falsehood  whispers  to  my  heart 

To  tell  a  coward  lie, 
To  hide  some  careless  thing  I've  done, 

I  hear  the  sad  voice  nigh. 

The  voice  within,  &c. 

If  selfishness  would  bid  me  keep, 

What  I  should  gladly  share, 
I  hear  again  the  inner  voice, 

And  then  with  shame  forbear. 
The  voice  within,  &c. 

I  thank  Thee,  Father,  for  this  friend, 

Whom  I  would  always  heed  ; 
0,  may  I  hear  its  slightest  tone 

In  every  time  of  need. 

The  voice  within,  &c. 

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||sK    ||kEELY 


Air — The  Evergreen  Shore 


\  SK  freely,  ask  freely!  'tis  an  hour  for  prayer. 
J\_    Under  the  beautiful  sky  ; 
0,  what  will  you  ask  for  that's  lovely  and  fair, 
As  the  angels  of  Heaven  go  by  ? 
Chorus— 0.  Spirit  of  Jesus,  so  true, 

Come  from  that  far-shining  blue  ; 

Thy  great  victory  is  won,  and,  our  lives  just  begun, 

We  that  bright  path  would  pursue. 

The  full  treasures  unwasting  of  Love  let  us  claim, 

Love  will  not  vanish  away. 
In  the  joy  of  its  presence,  forever  the  same, 

Life  freshens  to  beautiful  May. 
Chorus — Spirit  of  Jesus,  <£c. 

Xot  the  wealth  that  will  vanish  like  mist  on  the  hills, 

Leaving  them  all  dark  and  bare, 
But  a  loving,  pure  life,  that  all  duty  fulfils, 

For  such  is  the  happier  prayer. 
Chorus — Spirit  of  Jesus.  &c. 


(S) 


t|oR  Guidance 

Air — Walk  in  the  Light 

IN  our  homes,  or  in  the  street, 
Guard  us  well,  guard  us  well. 
Keep  our  souls,  and  guide  our  feet, 

Guard  us  in  Thy  love. 
"When  an  evil  thought  comes  nigh, 

Guard  us  well,  guard  us  well ; 
Give  us  power  to  pass  it  by, 
Guard  us  in  Thy  love. 

Chorus — In  thy  ways,  guard  us  well, 

Guard  us  well,  guard  us  well ; 
In  Thy  ways,  guard  us  well, 
Guard  us  in  Thy  love. 

Fill  us  with  a  constant  trust, 

Guard  us  well,  guard  us  well ; 
Make  us  honest,  brave,  and  just, 

Guard  us  in  Thy  love. 
Daily  duties  line  o'ur  way, 

Guard  us  well,  guard  us  well ; 
Help  us,  Father,  day  by  day, 

Guard  us  in  Thy  love. 

Chorus — In  thy  ways,  &c. 

When  the  Angel  Death  shall  come, 

Guard  us  well,  guard  us  well ; 
We  would  find  a  holier  home, 

Guard  us  in  Thy  love. 

(9) 


10  EARNESTLY  PRAY 

We  would  go  as  spirits  free, 
Guard  us  well,  guard  us  well. 

Filled  with  peace  to  dwell  with  Thee, 
Guard  us  in  Thy  love. 

Chorus — In  Thy  ways,  &c. 


^Earnestly  |Ikay 

Air — Peacefully  Sleep 

EAKNESTLY  pray,  God  giveth  all ! 
Gladly  He  heareth  when  we  call ; 
Birds  and  fresh  blossoms,  in  glad  reply, 
Look  up  to  Heaven,  then  why  not  I  ? 

Chorus — Earnestly  pray,  earnestly  pray, 

Pray,  little  children  !  earnestly  pray  ! 

Pleasures  by  day,  and  rest  by  night, 
Beautiful  things  to  sense  and  sight, 
Friends  who  are  waiting* their  love  to  share: 
Pray,  He  has  given  us  all  things  fair. 
Chorus — Earnestly  pray,  &c. 

Never  ungrateful  may  we  prove, 
Unto  that  Giver  whose  name  is  Love, 
Never  forgetting  us  morn  or  night, 
Sending  bright  stars,  and  the  waking  light. 
Chorus — Earnestly  pray,  &c. 


VJ^HOUGHTS    Or    pOD 


FAir — A  Friend  that's  ever  near 


TEACH  us  in  each  simple  duty 
Daily  hints  of  Thee  to  see  ; 
In  the  beauty  of  the  summer, 

In  the  bird  song  from  the  tree. 
Through  the  glory  of  the  sunset, 
Neath  the  paler  light  of  stars, 
Rising  unto  Thee,  Oh,  Father  ! 

Breaking  through  impris'ning  bars. 

Chorus — There's  a  friend  that's  ever  near, 
Never  fear  !     He  is  ever  near, 
Children,  never  fear  ! 

There's  a  friend  that's  ever  near,  never  fear, 
God  is  ever  near.    Never  fear  ! 

Teach  us  in  the  secret  silence, 

Or  amid  the  noisy  crowd, 
When  temptation  whispers  softly, 

Or  the  angry  voice  sounds  loud, 
To  remember  the  Unsleeping, 

Who  enfolds  us  with  His  care, 
Still  in  shadow,  as  in  sunlight, 

Thou  art  always  watching  there. 

Chorus — There's  a  friend  that's  ever  near,  &c. 

(ii) 


f&KAYER    TO     OUR    SaTMEH 

Air — Resting  at  Home 

LOVIXGLY,  lovingly,  unto  Thy  praise. 
AVe  now  in  our  childhood  glad  voices  would  raise ; 
And  now.  while  our  hearts  are  unfettered  and  free, 
0.  give  them  the  light  ever  shining  from  Thee  ! 
Then  evil  shall  never  overshadow  the  sky. 
Shine  down  through  our  darkness,  Oh,  Father  on  high  ! 
Chorus — Children,  Thy  children,  we  never  can  fear, 
Still,  though  we  wander.  Thy  presence  is  near. 
Children,  Thy  children,  we  never  can  fear. 
Still,  though  we  wander,  Thy  presence  is  near. 

Lovingly,  lovingly,  turn  we  to  Thee, 
The  giver  of  all  the  rich  beauty  we  see  ; 
Oh,  never  may  thoughts  of  Thy  bounty  grow  cold, 
Come  make  us  all  one  in  Thy  heavenly  fold, 
0.  guard  us  by  day.  and  at  night  when  we  rest. 
Send  down  to  us  dreams  of  the  true  and  the  best.    ' 
Chorus — Children,  Thy  children,  &c. 

Lovingly,  lovingly  help  us  to  pray. 
And  guide  our  young  feet  in  Thy  holier  way  : 
0,  send  down  Thy  dove  to  our  hearts,  with  Thy  peace, 
Still  help  us  till  evil  and  doubting  shall  cease. 
Until  Thy  dear  angels,  so  radiant  and  fair, 
Shall  take  us  to  Heaven,  to  dwell  with  thee  there. 
Chorus — Children,  Thv  children  &c. 
(12) 


Thoughts   or  ^eaven 

Air— Siveet  Hour  of  Prayer 

0  THOUGHTS  of  Heaven !  pure  thoughts  of  Heaven 
From  out  my  heart  by  evil  driven, 
Come  back  to  keep  me  pure  and  free, 
A  loving,  better  child  to  be. 
Although  I  always  see  the  light, 
I  do  the  wrong,  neglect  the  right, 
But,  by  the  sting  of  conscience  driven, 
I  turn  again  to  thoughts  of  Heaven. 

0,  thoughts  of  Heaven !  dear  thoughts  of  Heaven  ! 

With  waking  light,  or  starry  even, 

Through  all  I  do  beneath  the  sun, 

May  ye  like  guardian  angels  run  ; 

So  will  I  know  diviner  peace, 

From  all  temptation  find  release, 

And,  every  evil  habit  riven, 

Forever  live  in  thoughts  of  Heaven. 


(13) 


(14) 


tlATHER    IN    J|lEAVEN 

Air — There  is  a  Happy  Land 

FATHER  in  Heaven  above, 
With  praise  and  prayer, 
Our  souls  they  hail  Thy  love, 

In  this  bright  air. 
Now,  in  our  early  youth,' 

Looking  steadfast  unto  Thee,   " 
Teach  us  Thy  holy  truth, 
Thine  we  would  be. 

Father,  we  know  no  fear  ; 

Safe  in  Thy  care, 
If  clouds  and  storm  draw  nigh, 

Still  Thou  art  there. 
"What  though  dark  shadows  fall, 

Still  shines  out  the  glorious  sun 
One  Power  is  ruling  all, 

Thy  will  be  done. 

Martyrs  and  saints  have  sung 

Through  fire  and  shame  ; 
Once  their  clear  anthems  rung 

Praise  to  Thy  name. 
Still  Thy  dear  angels  sing, — 

Children  with  united  voice, 
We  loving  praises  bring, 

WTe,  too,  rejoice. 


Urust 


Air — A  Light  in  the  Window 

I  WOULD  come  to  the  knowledge  of  Thee,  Father  ! 
Wilt  Thou  help  me  more  clearly  to  see, 
For  like  the  Lord  Jesus,  the  blessed  and  pure, 
I  would  grow  in  the  knowledge  of  Thee. 

Chokus — Thy  heavenly  truth  I  would  see, 

That  will  make  me  more  happy  and  free ; 
Thy  heavenly  truth  I  would  see  ; 
I  would  come  to  the  knowledge  of  Thee. 

Then  all  evil  and  passion  will  fly,  Father, 

As  I  send  up  my  prayer  and  my  praise ; 
Sweet  peace  will  come  down  to  my  heart  like  a  dove, 

When  I  walk  in  the  light  of  Thy  ways. 

•    Chorus — Thy  heavenly  truth,  &c. 

With  the  joy  and  the  hope  of  Thy  child,  Father, 

May  they  ever  be  mine  while  I  stay; 
But,  a  spirit  immortal,  see  Thee  at  last, 

In  Thy  glorious  home,  far  away. 

Chorus — Thy  glorious  truth,  &c. 


(15 


Mnto   mum 

Air — Walk  in  the  Light 

WHILE  our  hearts  are  free  from  care, 
Unto  Thee,  unto  Thee, 
Since  Thy  daily  gifts  we  share, 

Unto  Thee  we  come. 
While  our  hearts  may  feel  Thy  grace, 

Unto  Thee,  unto  Thee, 
Seeing  joy  in  Nature's  face, 
Unto  Thee  we  come. 

Chorus — "We  will  come  unto  Thee, 
Unto  Thee,  unto  Thee, 
"We  will  come  unto  Thee 
Unto  Thee  we  come. 

Father,  loving,  true,  and  good, 

Unto  Thee,  unto  Thee, 
Filled  with  tender  gratitude, 

Unto  Thee  we  come. 
Angel-hearts  in  Heaven  adore  ; 

Unto  Thee,  unto  Thee, 
All  our  holiest  thoughts  would  soar, 

Unto  Thee  we  come. 

Chorus — We  will  come,  &c. 

Thine  forever  !  0  how  blest ! 

Unto  Thee,  unto  Thee, 
In  thy  mercy  let  us  rest, 

Unto  Thee  we  come  ! 
(16) 


HIGH   ABOVE  IT 


Make  our  daily  life  divine, 

Unto  Thee,  unto  Thee 
Every  feeling  we  resign  ; 

Unto  Thee  we  come. 

Chorus — We  will  come,  &c. 


JIlGH     lA^BOVE 

Air — Shall  we  Sing  in  Heaven 

HIGH  above  the  stars  of  Heaven 
God  is  there,  God  is  there, 
And  below  His  joy  is  given ; 
Here  and  everywhere. 

Chorus — Yes,  oh,  yes,  God  will  bless, 
He  will  bless  us. 
On  His  strength  our  weakness  staying, 
All  our  hopes  before  Him  laying, 
He  will  hear  our  earnest  praying, 
We  will  feel  God's  love. 

We  have  heard  the  earnest  story, 

How  in  love,  how  in  love, 
Was  revealed  a  living  glory, 

Shining  from  above. 

Chorus — Yes,  oh,  yes,  &c. 

Jesus  came  in  raiment  lowly,' 
Jesus  came,  Jesus  came  ; 

Taught  us  what  was  good  and  holy, 
In  the  Father's  name. 

Chorus — Yes,  oh,  yes,  &c. 
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Am—  Webb 

0  TEACH  us  loving  kindness 
To  all  that  lives  on  earth, 
That  ne'er,  in  angry  blindness, 

We  drive  the  angel  forth : 
The  angel  ever  showing 

The  good  deeds  to  be  done ; 
His  voice,  with  love  o'erflowing. 
Will  teach  us  every  one. 

*   The  step  that,  like  a  blessing, 

Falls  on  the  list'ning  ear ; 
The  hand  that,  still  caressing, 

Brings  love  and  never  fear ; 
The  spirit  .always  striving 

To  do  the  true  and  fair 
Towards  every  creature  living, 

Dearest  of  all  things  are. 

The  look  that  makes  another 

Feel  glad  when  we  come  near, 
The  word  unto  a  brother 

That  checks  the  starting  tear  ; 
All  things  that  cheer  and  soften. 

All  tenderness  and  care, 
These  things,  forgotten  often, 

Are  holiest  praise  and  prayer. 
(18) 


miQHT    FKOM     MEAVEN 

Air—  The  Gospel  Ship 

WE  know  that  up  in  Heaven,  Heaven,  Heaven, 
We  know  that  up  in  Heaven 
'Tis  ever  the  brightest  day. 
We  know  that  peace  and  beauty  beauty,  beauty, 
We  know  that  peace  and  beauty 

Must  be  where  the  angels  stay. 

Chorus — Praises  ;  praise  forever, 

His  pure  spirits  now  are  singing  ! 
Praises  !  praise  forever  ! 
Praises,  praises,  unto  God. 

On  earth  His  light  is  shining,  shining,  shining, 
On  earth  His  light  is  shining, 

As  up  in  the  angel's  home. 
We  too  may  know  His  glory,  glory,  glory, 
We  too  may  know  His  glory, — 

His  blessing  to  us  may  come. 
Chorus — Praises,  &c. 

In  daily  thoughts  of  duty,  duty,  duty, 
In  daily  thoughts  of  duty, 

We  feel  the  glad,  heavenly  sun. 
In  every  generous  action,  action,  action, 
In  every  generous  action, 

The  deep  joy  of  Heaven  is  won. 
Chorus — Praises,  &c. 

(19) 


IIreeioom  Reigns 

Air — The  Royal  Proclamation 

FREEDOM,  the  great  word  is  spoken ! 
Stand  erect !  All  chains  are  broken  ! 
Freedom,  let  glad  voices  ring  it, 
Slaves  no  longer,  shout  it,  sing  it ! 

Chorus — Stripes  and  scars,  'neath  our  stars,  long  ye  bore, 
Brothers  now,  lo,  Truth  is  glorious  ; 
Over  all  the  land  victorious 
Freedom  reigns,  Freedom  reigns,  Freedom  reigns. 

Up  to  Heaven  it  rose,  that  Crying 
From  the  crushed,  the  wronged,  the  dying ; 
God  sent  wide  his  fiery  token, 
Lo,  all  prison  bars  were  broken. 

Chorus — Stripes  and  scars,  &c. 

Sunny  South,  no  more  a  prison, 
O'er  her  darkness  light  hath  risen ; 
Long  bowed  down  'neath  cruel  scorning, 
Now,  thank  God,  she  sees  the  morning. 

Chorus — Stripes  and  scars,  &c. 

Stand  erect,  0  dark-skinned  brothers, 
Kneel  to  God  and  not  to  others  ; 
Now  with  heart  and  hand  and  treasure, 
Let  all  aid  in  boundless  measure. 

Chorus — Stripes  and  scars,  &c. 
(20) 


JJIriend  Sbove  Ms 


Air — Savior,  like  a  Shepherd  lead  us 

BRIGHT  the  path  of  Life  before  me, 
Every  want  by  Love  supplied, 
From  the  Heavens  smiling  o'er  me 
Watch  and  keep  me,  Blessed  Guide. 
Chorus — Friend  above  us,  guard  and  love  us, 
Make  us  grateful,  true,  and  free: 
Thou  the  nearest,  and  the  dearest, 
May  we  live,  0  God,  to  Thee. 

Give,  oh,  give  the  holy  feeling 

That  will  keep  me  always  thine, 
Peace  and  tender  Love  revealing, 

Make  these  gifts  forever  mine. 

Chorus — Friend  above  us,  &c. 

When  the  angry  word  is  springing 

Teach  me  silence,  I  am  weak  ; 
Send  the  gentle  answer,  bringing 

Hand  to  hand  and  cheek  to  cheek. 

Chorus — Friend  above  us,  &c. 

Make  me  wiser,  make  me  stronger, 

Teach  me  heavenly  Charity  ; 
Guard  me  yet  a  little  longer  ; 

Draw  me  gently  unto  Thee. 

Chorus — Friend  above  us,  &c. 

(21) 


i^OVING  fvINDNESS 

Air — The  Sunday  School 

GIVE  me  the  tongue  that  always  shrinks 
From  giving  others  pain, 
The  loving  heart  that  never  thinks 
An  act  of  kindness  vain. 

Chorus — 0  Heavenly  Friend,  to  Thee  we  call, 
And  keep  us  Thine,  we  pray ; 
Thy  loving  care  enfoldeth  all ; 
Thy  Truth  we  would  obey. 

Anoint  my  eyes,  oh,  God,  to  see 

The  beautiful  and  true, 
And  ready  hands,  0  grant  to  me, 

All  blessed  deeds  to  do. 

Chorus — 0  Heavenly  Friend,  &c. 

And  may  my  feet  from  Wisdom's  path 

No  more  in  rashness  stray, 
But  kindle  bright  a  steadfast  faith 

To  show  the  truer  way. 

Chorus — 0  Heavenly  Friend,  &c. 


(22) 


Freedom's  IIrmy 


Air — The  Sunday  School  Army 

OSING  the  glorious  tidings  ! 
The  scourge  and  fetters  fall, 
The  radiant  light  is  breaking 

With  liberty  for  all. 
That  low  cry  rose  up  to  Heaven ; 
Lo,  the  heavy  chains  are  riven  ; 
The  Father  heedeth  all. 

Chorus — I  am  one  in  Freedom's  army, 

Truth  and  justice  shine  before  me ; 
A  true  soldier  in  this  army, 
I  am  sworn  to  help  the  weak. 

0,  Land  beloved,  how  proudly 

The  Flag  of  Freedom  waves 
Above  the  rescued  millions, 

No  longer  hunted  slaves  ! 
Long  they  waited  'neath  the  shadows, 
Vain  the  light  on  hills  and  meadows ; 

With  toilsome  steps  they  go. 
Chorus — I  am  one  in  Freedom's  army,  &c. 

0,  worn  with  heavy  burdens, 

Who  shrink  as  from  a  blow, 
God  sends  us,  willing  helpers, 

His  blessings  ye  shall  know  ; 
Justice  makes  your  pathway  brighter, 
Love  shall  make  your  sad  hearts  lighter  ; 

Our  Father  wills  it  so  ! 

Chorus — I  am  one  in  Freedom's  army,  &c. 

(23) 


Freedom 


Air — Gather  them  in 


SLAVERY  is  dead,  Freedom  for  each  ; 
Brothers  are  all  to-day, 
Freedom  of  heart  and  of  hand  and  speech, 
Country  for  all,  blessings  to  each  ; 
Foolish  man's  wisdom  when  God  would  teach ; 
Father,  rule  us  for  aye  ! 

Chokus — Joyously  sing,  the  whole  Land  is  free, 
'Swell  the  glad  tidings  of  Liberty  ; 
Guide  us  we  pray,  Light  of  our  way, 
Father,  rule  us  for  aye  ! 

Martyrs  have  pined,  patriots  have  bled, 

Ours  is  a  glorious  day  ; 
Seed-time  and  harvest  in  Freedom's  reign, 
Hallowed  their  lives,  priceless  their  gain, 
Spirits  that  triumphed  o'er  torture  and  pain, 

Honor,  glory  for  aye  ! 

Chorus — Joyously  sing,  &c. 

Valley  and  hill,  mountain  and  plain, 

Thrill  'neath  the  light  of  this  day ; 
Treason  is  crushed  and  all  men  are  free  ; 
Bondmen  no  more,  for  Liberty 
Giveth  her  light  whereby  we  see 

Brothers,  helpers  for  aye  ! 

Chorus — Joyously  sing,  &c. 
(24) 


s^- 


HE  f^RMY  OP  THE  fjfeoKD 


Air — Musz  V  denn 


OSCATTEKED  Army  of  the  Good,  . 
That  wage  a  noiseless  strife, 
Ye  great  and  silent  multitude, 
That  guard  the  path  of  Life  ; 
Unarmed,  save  by  the  simple  shield 

Of  Faith,  that  all  enwrought 
With  power,  when  steel  would  lose  the  field 
Victorious  light  hath  caught ; 

If  still  ye  lead  in  princely  dress, 

Or  toil  in  lowly  cot, 
Beloved,  or  in  a  lone  distress, 

Still  on,  and  falter  not ! 
If  Earth  hath  in  some  generous  mood 

Named  loud  her  champions  bold, 
Or  dying  look,  in  solitude, 

A  Holier  blessing  told  ; 

If  trophies  of  a  victory  won 

O'er  selfish  pride  is  gained, 
If,  at  the  setting  of  the  sun, 

No  bitter  scorn  hath  stained  ; 
With  spirits  stronger  than  before 

Press  towards  the  heavenly  goal, 
Where  Peace  will  reign  forevermore, 

And  Glory  crown  the  whole  ! 


(25) 


^OW    CAN    W£    f§|ERVE 

Air — Heavenly  Rest 

HOW  can  we  serve  The  Holy  One, 
Who  lives  above  ? 
He  sent  His  true  and  Holy  son 
To  teach  us  love. 

Chorus — Thoughts  of  kindness,  always  springing, 
Truer  lives  before  Him  bringing, 
Cheerful  hearts  forever  singing, 
Will  prove  our  love. 

0  we  are  weak,  yet  He  who  knows 

When  sparrows  fall, 
Who  sends  the  wind  where'er  it  blows, 
Will  heed  us  all. 

Chorus — For  our  good  he  sends  the  shower, 
Gives  the  harvest,  tints  the  flower, 
Guards  us  in  each  careless  hour, 
Hears  when  we  call. 

All  grateful  thoughts  for  each  soft  breeze, 

For  loving  friends, 
For  fruit,  and  bird-song  from  the  trees — 

These  gifts  He  sends. 

Chorus — Past  the  gift  unto  The  Giver 
Looking,  loving,  serving  ever, 
Every  hour  of  best  endeavor, 
Proves  us  His  friends. 
(26) 


GOD   IS    MY   FATHER.  27 

0  may  we  prove  the  love  we  bear, 

In  truth,  in  truth, 
Since  daily  all  His  gifts  we  share, 
We  give  our  youth, 
Chorus — All  our  best  in  boundless  measure, 
All  that  holy  spirits  treasure, 
Coming  with  a  sacred  pleasure, 
We  give  in  truth. 


iGoB  is  my  Father 

Air — Pilgrim  Band 

GOD  is  my  Father ;  never  again 
May  His  rich  blessings  drop  down  in  vain  ; 
Heedless,  ungrateful  though  I  may  be, 
God  guards  my  footsteps  by  land,  or  by  sea. 
Chorus — I  am  weak,  but  God  is  strong, 

Thankless  oft,  His  patience  long, 
While  I  raise  a  grateful  song, 
Father,  hear  me  ! 

Give  me  the  beauty  I  long  to  reach, 
Higher  than  singing,  deeper  than  speech, 
Beauty  undying  the  angels  love, 
Free  from  all  sin  in  their  bright  home  above. 
Chorus — I  am  weak,  &c. 

So  will  the  rays  of  love  and  of  truth, 
Brighter  than  sunlight,  shine  on  my  youth ; 
So,  when  the  angels  their  anthems  raise, 
My  voice  may  join  in  their  holier  praise. 
Chorus — I  am  weak,  &c. 


fl,  IIasy  the  ^Service 

Air — The  Eiver  of  Life 

OEASY  the  service  the  Father  would  ask, 
Then  think  not  His  worship  nor  praises  a  task, 
For  dear  are  all  children,  where  e'er  they  may  be : 
The  little  ones  Jesus  once  blest  at  His  knee. 

Chorus — Low  He  calls  to  your  hearts,  to  your  hearts, 
to  your  hearts,  low  he  calls, 
Come  and  meet  The  Father  now, 
Come  with  loving  hearts,  now. 
Yes,  come  and  meet  The  Father, 
Come  in  joy  and  gladness. 
Yes,  come  and  meet  The  Father, 
Come  and  meet  Him,  come  now 

He  seeks  not  one  pleasure  to  brush  from  your  path, 
In  love  He  is  speaking,  and  never  in  wrath ; 
He  would  gather  all  little  ones  under  His  care, 
And  beautiful  garments  He  gives  them  to  wear. 
Chorus — Low  he  calls,  &c. 

The  silkworm  may  spin,  but  the  vesture  of  truth 
Is  a  rich  shining  garb,  and  an  innocent  youth 
More  lovely  and  bright  for  the  eye  to  behold 
Than  flashing  of  diamonds  or  sparkling  of  gold. 
Chorus — Low  He  calls,  &c. 

Then  come,  little  children ;  your  heart  service  bring 
To  God,  our  dear  Father,  and  lovingly  sing : 
Sing  clear  in  the  calm  of  this  beautiful  clay  ; 
Our  Father  in  heaven  will  hear  what  you  say. 
Chorus — Low  He  calls,  &c. 
(28) 


#IVINE   tglD 


Air—  0,  say,  will  you  be  there  t 

0  FATHER,  in  the  days  of  youth 
I  long  to  feel  Thy  holy  truth, 
And  joys  that  angels  know ; 
I  cannot  doubt  Thy  loving  care, 
Which  every  child  on  earth  may  share. 

Chorus — Each  child  on  earth  may  share 
The  joys  true  spirits  wear. 
0,  Father,  aid  each  one 
Beneath  the  sun. 

"Whene'er  temptation  bars  my  way, 
0,  give  me  power  to  stop  and  say, 
"  Send  down  Thy  help  divine, 
"  Send  down  thy  help  divine  to  me." 
So  will  the  evil  quickly  flee. 

Chorus — Each  child,  &c. 

0,  guide  me  in  the  narrow  way 
That  leads  where  holy  angels  stay, 

For  I  would  join  them  there  ; 
"Would  come  at  last,  a  spirit  free, 
To  my  eternal  home,  and  Thee. 

Chorus — Each  child,  &c. 

(29) 


^ak£  us  Roving 


Air — Call  the  Children  Early 

MAKE  us  loving  children,  Father, 
While  we  pray  to  Thee, 
May  our  holiest  feelings  gather 

Round  this  service  free. 
Let  thy  answering  voice  sound  clear, 
In  our  hearts  forever  near. 
Let  thy  answering  voice,  &c. 

Make  us  loving  children,  Father, 

Gentle  each  to  each, 
Kindly  in  each  look  and  action, 

Thoughtful  in  our  speech, 
Whether  at  our  work  or  play, 
Still  unselfish  all  the  day. 

Make  us  loving  children,  Father ; 

Lead  us  to  Thy  rest, 
For  of  all  Thy  many  blessings, 

Trusting  hearts  are  best ; 
Earth  a  blooming  garden  fair, 
With  this  spirit  reigning  there. 


(30) 


MJhristmas  ®akol 


Air — J/wsz  i'  denn. 


KIND  friends  have  decked  the  Christmas  Tree 
With  lights  and  tokens  gay  ; 
Sweet  Peace,  and  Hope,  and  Liberty, 

Make  glad  all  hearts  to  day, 
And  standing  'neath  the  glittering  boughs, 

With  mingled  voice  we  sing  : 
"  0,  Father  hear  our  loving  vows, 
Who  givest  every  thing. 

"  Our  life,  our  joys,  each  pleasant  home, 

Our  gifts,  each  token  fair ; 
From  heaven  alone  all  blessings  come, 

And  love  is  reigning  there. 
0,  Father,  shine  within  our  hearts, 

With  Trust,  and  not  in  Fear, 
We  long  to  find  the  better  part ; 

Speak,  Father,  we  would  hear  !" 

We  sing  around  the  Christmas  Tree ; 

The  Christ-Child  bends  above  ; 
O'er  all  the  glittering  things  we  see, 

He  seems  to  whisper  "  Love  !" 
Ring  out,  oh,  voices,  clear  and  free, 

W'ake  all  the  quiet  air  ; 
Ring  out  in  joyous  melody, 

For  gladness  is  a  prayer  ! 

(31) 


||?0  ||0»  OUR  ffATXER 


Air — Canaan 

TO  GOD,  our  Father,  ever  sing, 
0  to  Him  let  us  bring  glad  praises  ; 
The  love  that  gives  us  everything, 
All  the  heart's  best  affection  raises. 

Chorus — With  praises,  glad  praises, 

"We  would  send  up  our  earnest  praises  ; 
Each  bird  on  the  tree  sings  clear  to  Thee, 
In  the  fresh  morning  hymn  it  raises. 

The  beauty  of  the  earth  is  thine, 

And  is  filled  with  a  loving  wonder ; 
Lead  us  in  lowliness  to  shine, 

And  on  Nature's  deep  beauty  ponder. 

Chorus — With  praises,  &c. 

May  little  flowers,  hid  in  green, 

Bring  us  thoughts  of  the  loving  Giver, 

And  love  for  Him  who,  though  unseen, 
Is  thus  sending  us  gifts  forever. 

Chorus — With  praises,  &c. 


(32) 


#Nrx,u£NCE   or   |Iesvs 

Air — Hamburg 

WE  cannot  see  the  Father's  face, 
But  He  hath  sent  His  Holy  Son, 
To  show  us  how,  in  every  place, 

God's  blessed  will  may  still  be  done. 

Our  evil  passions  drown  the  voice 
That  sounded  by  Genesareth's  shore ; 

"We  long  to  make  the  better  choice, 
And  hear  its  music  evermore. 

For  once  the  loving  Jesus  stood, 
And  blest  the  children  at  His  knee ; 

He  lived  a  life,  how  true !  how  good  ! 
His  constant  followers  we  would  be. 

There  are  no  hands  so  weak,  so  small, 
They  may  not  find  God's  work  to  do ; 

He  gives  His  guiding  light  to  all, 
Who  ask  with  spirits  pure  and  true. 

Lord  Jesus  come  !  our  Guide,  our  Friend, 
Dwell  in  our  hearts,  and  make  us  free ; 

Help  us  our  failings  to  amend, 
To  grow  in  spirit  more  like  Thee. 


(33) 


||aITH    in    ^o» 


Air — Balerma 

OEICHLY,  Father,  have  I  been 
Blest  evermore  by  Thee  ! 
And  morning,  nodn  and  night  Thou  hast 
Preserved  me  tenderly. 

That  I  may  henceforth  heed  whate'er 
Thy  voice  within  me  saith, 
Fix  deep  within  my  heart  of  hearts 
A  principle  of  faith, — 

Faith  that,  like  armor  to  my  soul, 
Shall  keep  all  evil  out, 
More  mighty  than  an  angel  host, 
Encamping  round  about. 


FURNESS. 


|pHE   ||ettek   ||akt 

Air — Hamburg 

OMAY  I  choose  the  better  part, 
Like  Mary  at  Christ  Jesus'  knee, 
And  listen  with  an  earnest  heart, 

For  still  the  Saviour  speaks  to  me. 
(34) 


HOLINESS.  35 

He  lived  for  God  and  man  alone ; 

His  soul,  by  fierce  temptation  riven, 
To  grander  heights  than  men  had  known 

Rose  up  and  found  its  strength  in  Heaven. 

0,  may  I  stop  when  selfish  thought 
Would  lead  my  childish  heart  astray  ! 

Be  to  my  mind  the  vision  brought 

Of  Christ,  The  Truth,  the  Life,  the  Way  ! 


Holiness 


air — Reeves 


M 


INE  be  the  tongue  that  always  shrinks 
From  giving  others  pain, 


The  loving  heart  that  never  thinks 
An  act  of  kindness  vain. 

Mine  be  the  eyes  that  long  to  see 

The  beautiful,  and  true  ; 
May  ready  hands  be  granted  me 

All  loving  acts  to  do. 

And  may  my  feet  from  wisdom's  path 
No  more  in  rashness  stray ; 

And  from  within,  a  steady  light, 
Shine  on  my  daily  way. 


IIbedxence 


Air — Children  in  Heaven 

TO  God,  who  sent  His  Holy  Son 
To  teach  us  how  to  live, 
To  Him,  who  loves  us  every  one, 
Our  grateful  song  we  give. 
Chorus — Singing  praises,  praises,  praises 
never-ceasing. 
Singing  praises,  praises,  praises 
never-ceasing. 

We  see  Him  not,  the  Father  kind, 

Yet  is  He  everywhere ; 
0  may  we  have  the  trusting  mind, 

And  feel  His  presence  there. 
.Chorus — Singing  praises,  &c. 

He  calls  us  to  Himself:  we  come 

To  love,  and  serve,  and  pray ; 
From  out  Thy  everlasting  home, 

Speak,  Father  !  we  obey. 

Chorus — Singing  praises,  &c. 


(36) 


^KHIST,    WXO    0TRENGTHENETH    |||e 

Air — Watchman,  tell  us  of  the  night 

FEEBLE,  helpless,  how  shall  I 
Learn  to  live,  and  learn  to  die  ? 
Who,  0  God,  my  guide  shall  be  ? 
Who  shall  lead  Thy  child  to  Thee  ? 

Blessed  Father,  gracious  One, 
Thou  hast  sent  Thy  Holy  Son  ; 
He  will  give  the  light  I  need, 
He  my  trembling  steps  will  lead. 

Through  this  world,  uncertain,  dim, 
Let  me  ever  learn  of  Him  ; 
From  His  precepts  wisdom  draw, 
Make  His  life  my  solemn  law. 

Thus  in  deed,  and  thought,  and  word, 
Led  by  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord  # 

In  my  weakness,  thus  shall  I, 
Learn  to  live  and  learn  to  die  ; 

Learn  to  live  in  peace  and  love, 
Like  the  perfect  ones  above ; 
Learn  to  die  without  a  fear, 
Feeling  Thee,  my  Father,  near. 

FUBNESS. 


(37) 


#N    THE    HORNING 

Air — Watchman,  tell  us,  &c 

IN  the  morning  I  will  pray 
For  God's  blessing  on  the  day ; 
What  this  day  shall  be  my  lot, 
Light  or  darkness,  know  I  not. 

Should  it  be  with  clouds  overcast, 
Clouds  of  sorrow  gathering  fast, 
Thou,  who  givest  light  divine, 
Shine  within  me,  Lord,  oh,  shine  ! 

Show  me,  if  I  tempted  be, 
How  to  find  all  strength  in  Thee, 
And  a  perfect  triumph  win 
Over  every  bosom  sin. 

Keep  my  feet  from  secret  snares, 
Keep  mine  eyes,  oh  God,  from  tears  ! 
Every  step  Thy  love  attend, 
And  my  soul  from  death  defend  ! 

Furness. 


(38) 


IpITTLE  i^KILBKXN,  COME 

Air — Pilgrim,  halting  staff  in  hand 

LITTLE  children,  come  to  God, 
He  will  aid,  He  will  aid ; 
Little  children,  come  to  God, 

His  love  will  aid. 
When  the  angry  glance  would  come, 
Or  the  sullen  lips  be  dumb, 
Pray  to  Him,  pray  to  Him ; 
His  love  will  aid. 

Speak,  oh  speak  the  honest  truth, 

Evermore,  evermore ; 
Speak,  oh  speak  the  honest  truth, 

For  evermore. 
Though  no  friend  may  guess  the  lie, 
Holy  eyes  are  always  nigh : 
Shun  the  sin,  shun  the  sin, 

For  evermore. 

To  a  playmate  still  be  kind, 

Still  be'kind,  still  be  kind; 
Yielding  with  a  willing  mind, 

Still,  still  be  kind. 
God  above  is  good  to  you, 
Thus  you  prove  your  love  is  true  ; 
Love  is  true,  Love  is  true, 

Still,  still  be  kind. 

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>^S 


My  Mokz  is  IIasy 

Aie — Over  the  Ocean  Wave 

T\/T^  y°^e  is  easy>  an^  my  burden  light:" 
JLYJL    So  Jesus  spoke,  our  Saviour,  our  Friend  ; 
He  healed  the  sick,  He  to  the  blind  gave  sight, 
And  came  the  lowly  and  wronged  to  defend. 

Chorus — Loving  Thee,  loving  Thee,  children  we  come 
Guide  us  in  safety  unto  our  bright  home. 
Loving  Thee,  loving  Thee,  children  we  come 
Guide  us  in  safety  unto  our  bright  home. 

"  My  yoke  is  easy,  and  my  burden  light :" 
So  spoke  the  Son,  who  to  divine  commands 

Gave  willing  heed,  and  lived  the  life  so  bright, 

That  high,  o'er  chance  and  change,  forever  stands. 

Chorus — Loving  Thee,  &c. 

"  Thy  yoke  is  easy,  and  Thy  burden  light." 

O,  loving  Jesus,  with  an  earnest  heart 
I,  too,  would  read  the  Father's  will  aright, 

And  from  His  holy  presence  never  part. 
Chorus — Loving  Thee,  &c. 


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Jg;>LESS  OUK  LITTLE  j^ANX) 

Air— Hail,  hail  this  Happy  Day 

COME  to  us,  0  gracious  Father, 
As  we  wait  Thy  holy  will, 
When  within  this  place  we  gather, 
Every  heart  with  reverence  fill ! 

Chorus — And  now,  as  here  we  stand, 
Bless  all  this  little  band  ; 
Loving  Thee,  here  we  stand 
Bless  our  little  band. 

May  we  feel  that  each  endeavor 
Towards  the  highest  good  we  see, 

Helps  to  build  the  shining  ladder 
Leading  up  to  Heaven  and  Thee. 

Chorus — And  now,  &c. 

In  the  ways  of  daily  duty, 

Make  us  like  Thy  Holy  Son  ; 
Teach  our  hearts  the  matchless  beauty 

Of  His  prayer :  "  Thy  Will  be  done." 
Chorus — And  now,  &c. 


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lIpHILBKEN  NOW  f^ING 

Air — Canaan's  Shore 

CHILDREN  now  sing  in  heaven  above, 
In  praises  to  Him  whose  best  name  is  Love ; 
Free  from  all  sin,  so  glad  and  fair, 
Still  loving  and  loved,  they  are  gathered  there. 

Chorus — Children  in  heaven !  so  bright  and  free, 
I  hear  your  sweet  voices  still  calling  me. 
Children  in  heaven  !  so  bright  and  free, 
I  hear  your  sweet  voices  still  calling  me. 

Tender  and  true  in  thought  and  deed, 
So  kind  to  all  others  in  time  of  need, 
Once  on  this  earth  they  stayed  like  me, 
Though  beautiful  spirits  in  heaven  they  be. 
Chorus — Children  in  heaven  !  &c. 

Evil  will  come,  will  speak  in  my  ear, 

Of  things  that  I  would  not  your  spirits  should  hear ; 

Come  ye  around  me,  whisper  to  me, 

And  quickly  the  wicked  temptation  will  flee. 

Chorus — Children  in  heaven !  &c. 

And  when  the  Father  calls  me  home, 
No  more  from  you  and  His  love  to  roam, 
Gladly  I'll  join  the  throng  on  high, 
0,  beautiful  children,  that  never  die  ! 
Chorus — Children  in  heaven  !  &c. 

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SfESUS,   BY    3gHY   SIMPLE  BEAUTY 

Aik — Saviour,  like  a  She]>lierd  lead  us 

JESUS,  by  Thy  simple  beauty, 
Grander  than  the  world  has  known, 
Draw  us,  that  through  earnest  duty 
We  may  reach  the  Father's  throne. 

Chorus — Ever  near  us,  guide  and  cheer  us, 
Touch  our  eyes  that  we  may  see  ! 
If  Thou  charm  us,  naught  can  harm  us  ; 
Still  the  Father  calls  through  Thee. 

As  we  read  the  thrilling  pages 

Of  that  life  so  pure  and  true, 
Star  of  Hope,  across  the  ages, 

Through  the  dark,  illume  our  view. 

Chorus — Ever  near  us. 

Long  the  world  has  dwelt  in  blindness. 

Empty  rite  and  formal  creed 
Hiding  the  dear  Father's  kindness  ; 

Jesus,  Thou  our  strength  indeed. 

Chorus — Ever  near  us. 

Not  Thy  blood,  so  freely  given, 
Drives  away  a  King's  dark  frown  ; 

Always,  from  yon  cloudless  Heaven, 
Eyes  of  love  are  looking  down. 
Chorus — Ever  near  us. 

Faith,  Hope,  Love  !  oh  shine  before  us  ; 

These  will  make  our  lives  divine : 
Saviour,  ever  bending  o'er  us, 

Be  each  thought  and  act  like  thine  ! 

Chorus — Ever  near  us. 

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5$fESVS,  THE  $fecGHT  AND  g^IFE 

Air— Sing  to  the  Saviour 

SING,  sing,  light  is  around  us  ! 
Love,  love,  holy  thy  ray  ! 
Fall,  fall,  fetters  that  bound  us ! 
Jesus  hath  pointed  the  way ; 

Jesus  hath  lived,  Jesus  hath  died ; 
Still  He  is  showing  the  way. 

Son,  Son,  holy  and  tender, 

Who,  who  teacheth  like  Thee  ! 
Shine,  shine,  in  Thy  deep  splendor, 
Thine  unto  death  we  would  be ; 

Friends  through  our  life,  friends  unto  death, 
Evermore  Thine  we  would  be. 

Come,  come,  wings  of  the  morning. 
Waft,  waft,  prayer  to  God's  throne ; 

Good,  good  ever  returning, 

Comes  from  the  Father  alone. 
Gifts  far  and  wide,  on  every  side, 

Come  from  the  Father  alone. 

Hope,  trust,  share  in  God's  favor ; 

Live,  live,  heeding  the  call 
Breathed,  breathed  still  by  the  Saviour  : 
Heaven  is  open  to  all ; 

His  spirit  free,  aiding  to  see. 
Heaven  is  open  to  all. 
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||lXSSINGS     ON     ||lKEE,    ^RACIOUS    ^ORD 

Air — Benevento 

BLESSINGS  on  Thee,  gracious  Lord ! 
Every  child  shall  bless  Thy  name, 
For  each  gentle  look  and  word 
When  to  Thee  the  children  came. 

Happy  child,  upon  whose  head, 

As  he  sat  upon  Thy  knee, 
Thy  kind  hand  was  softly  laid, 

Blessing  him, — how  tenderly  ! 

Hark  !•  that  voice  is  raised  in  prayer, 
Which  could  still  the  maniac  wild ; 

Lo,  that  mighty  hand  is  there, 
Laid  in  blessing  on  a  child. 

Blessings  on  Thee,  gracious  Lord ! 

Every  child  shall  bless  Thy  name, 
For  each  gentle  look  and  word 

When  to  Thee  the  children  came. 


Furness. 


(45) 


